Competition # : 46081
Department: Public Works
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 28-May-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Real Estate Section of Public Works is responsible for providing a variety of real estate services to other Government Departments, Boards, Agencies, and Commissions. These services include: Property services on a government-wide basis, including acquisition and space management, leasing of government Infrastructure Leasing and Facilities Planning needs; Real estate acquisition and disposal services, road investigations, appraisal, and survey services; Inventory and office relocation services, system furniture design and acquisition, inventory acquisition for new schools, disposal of all surplus furniture and equipment; Property management services for Crown properties and; 6 Industrial Water Utilities owned by the Province.
The Leasing Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of all Real Estate related functions and programs within the Division. This position correlates a diverse and substantial portfolio of projects with a high level of complexity and a required understanding/application of related policies/guidelines. The Coordinator supports the planning and administration of related programs, actively researching, analyzing, and interpreting leasing materials, coordinating client needs and relationships with the Infrastructure Leasing and Facilities Planning team, responding to client needs, facility issues, and lease related requirements.
The primary accountabilities of this position are:
This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field and 1 year of related lease administration experience; an equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable.
You are decisive, demonstrate well-developed analytical/problem solving skills, detail oriented, and are a collaborative team player who establishes and maintains effective working relationships with key stakeholders and partners. Strong communication skills (written and verbal) are essential to your success as you provide guidance, direction, and support to staff. You use discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive financial information.
A thorough knowledge and experience in lease administration and in legal processes related to leasing administration and coordination (preparation of leasing documents/budgets/forecasts/legal documents) would be an asset. Knowledge of Leasing Management Systems, SAP Financial Accounting, and SAP budget Management are also assets for this position.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience with government programs, policies, and procedures, along with an extensive working knowledge of Acts including Housing Development Act, would be assets.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Equivalencies include, but are not limited to:
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
This position has a combination of office and field work. Field work occurs in adverse weather conditions and normal hazards associated with construction sites and working with or near heavy equipment are present.
This position will require climbing, working at heights and/or working within confined spaces.
You must be able to work under adverse conditions in times of emergency and sometimes overtime may be required.
Pay Grade: PR 06 - PR 10
Salary Range: $1,924.95 - $2,760.42 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.